Psoriasis Skin Disease Information
Written by Megan Kinder, with some information gathered from Healthline.com and SFGate.com.
With psoriasis skin disease, the body's immune system - which creates inflammation as a natural defense against bacteria, fungus, trauma and other invaders - goes haywire, sending out faulty signals that speed up the growth of skin. This typically causes red, scaly patches that not only cause pain and itching, but also can lead to psychological trauma and depression. There are several different types of psoriasis skin disease, distinguished by (a) the affected area of the body, and (b) the type of patches.